How to Manage Xiaomi Air Headphones 2: Complete Guide to Gestures and Settings

Xiaomi Air 2 wireless headphones (TWS Earbuds Basic 2) have become a popular choice due to the balance of price, sound quality and ease of control. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time or are not aware of all the hidden functions of the device. Unlike more expensive analogues, there are no physical buttons – control is carried out exclusively through touch panels on the headphone case and voice commands.

In this article, you will find a complete list of gestures for Xiaomi Air 2, explaining how they work in different scenarios (calls, music, voice assistant), as well as instructions for setting up through the Mi Home or Mi AI app. We will analyze typical connection errors, ways to reset settings and give recommendations for optimizing the work of the headphones. If you just bought this model or want to unleash its potential, read on.

Basic gestures of control Xiaomi Air 2

Touch panels on Xiaomi Air 2 headphones respond to touch, but not pressure — this is important to remember to avoid accidental triggers. All gestures are performed with one finger (usually an index finger) and require a light but clear touch.

• 🎵 Playback/pause: one touch on any earpiece, both in the player and during the call (take/end the conversation).
• 🔀 Next track: double tap the right earphone, call mode, reject incoming call.
• ⏮️ Previous track: Double tap left earphone, switch microphone between headphones during conversation.
• 📞 Activation of voice assistant: triple touch any headphone (by default – Google Assistant or Siri, depending on the smartphone OS).
• 🔇 Turn off the microphone during the call: hold the touch panel for 1 second (until the beep). Re-hold - turn on the microphone.

Note: gestures don’t work if the headphones are in a case or connected to the device in HFP mode (for example, for calls in some messengers), and some firmware may not support triple touch – this depends on the version of the headphone software.

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If the gestures are too sensitive, try putting on the headphones a little deeper – this will reduce the number of occasional touches with the ear.

Connecting Xiaomi Air 2 to a smartphone: step-by-step instructions

The process of pairing Xiaomi Air 2 with a phone is different from the standard Bluetooth device connection, which uses Mi TrueWireless technology, which speeds up the process and adds additional features.

1. Take both headphones out of the case - they will automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (the indicator on the case will start flashing white and red).
2. On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth and search for Mi TrueWireless Earbuds Basic 2 (or similar name) devices.
3. Confirm the pairing on your phone. Once you've successfully connected, the indicator on the case will light up blue, and the ears will hear a voice message "Connected."
4. If the headphones don’t connect, reset their settings (see section below) or check your phone’s compatibility – Xiaomi Air 2 requires Bluetooth 5.0 or later.

After the first connection, the headphones will automatically connect to the phone when removed from the case. If you want to connect them to another device (for example, a laptop), first disconnect them from the current smartphone via the Bluetooth menu or return them to the case for 10 seconds to reset the connection.

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Setup via Mi Home app: Hidden features

The official Mi Home app (or Mi AI for some regions) allows you to fine-tune Xiaomi Air 2, including gesture changes, firmware updates and battery monitoring.

• 🔄 Reassignment of gestures: replace triple touch with Mi call AI Assistant instead of the standard assistant.
• 🔊 Game Sound Mode: Reduces sound latency to 88ms (useful for games and video).
• 📲 Update firmware: check the current versions of the software to fix bugs with connection.
• 🔋 Battery monitoring: displays the charge of each earphone and case in real time.

To access these functions:

1. Install Mi Home from Google Play or App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. In the main menu, click "Add Device" → "Hearbuds" → "Mi TrueWireless Earbuds Basic 2".
4. Follow the instructions on the screen for pairing.

If the app doesn’t find the headphones, upgrade to the latest version or try connecting via the phone’s Bluetooth settings, then return to Mi Home.

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Resetting Xiaomi Air 2 settings to factory

If the headphones are not working properly (they don't connect, they don't react to gestures), a complete reset will help, and this procedure removes all the conjugated devices and returns the settings to the factory settings. Here's how to do this:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.
3. The indicator on the case will start flashing red, then go out and flash white / red - this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Close the case cover for 5 seconds, then remove the headphones for a new connection.

After reset, the Xiaomi Air 2 headphones will appear in the list of Bluetooth devices as a new device. If the reset does not help, check the charge of the case (the indicator should burn green when connecting to charging) or try using another smartphone for a test connection.

Solving Typical Problems with Xiaomi Air 2

Even the devices we've tested have failures, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, check the headphones on another device, for example, connect to a tablet or laptop - this will help determine whether the failure is due to the phone or the headphones themselves.

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Most of the problems with Xiaomi Air 2 are solved by resetting your settings or updating your firmware. Check the software regularly through Mi Home!

Optimization of work: tips for advanced users

To maximize the potential of Xiaomi Air 2, use these tips:

• 🎧 Equalizer setting: in the player (for example, Poweramp or Spotify) select the preset "Basic boost" - this compensates for the weak low frequencies of the headphones.
• 🔋 Battery savings: Turn off headphones via Bluetooth menu, not just return to case - this reduces background energy consumption.
• 📱 Multi-device usage: Xiaomi Air 2 supports multipoint (simultaneous connection to 2 devices), but you need to manually switch your profile in Bluetooth settings.
• 🔊 Improve Call Quality: In Mi Home, enable the Voice Improvement option (if available) to reduce noise levels.

For gamers, in Mi Home, activate Low Latency mode, which will reduce lag when watching videos or streaming, but slightly increase battery consumption, and disable Bluetooth compatibility with older devices in your phone settings, which will improve connection stability.

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If you often lose a case, stick a Bluetooth tracker (such as the Xiaomi Mi Smart Tag) on it.The case does not support search by sound, but the tracker will help find it through the application.

Comparison of Xiaomi Air 2 with other models of the lineup

Xiaomi Air 2 - budget model in the lineup TWS-It's a brand headphone, but it retains the key features of the flagship versions:

Xiaomi Air 2 loses the Pro versions in autonomy and noise reduction, but it benefits in price and lightness. If you don't need advanced features, this model will be the best choice. But the Air 2 SE is essentially the same Air 2, but with a slightly degraded sound latency and a different case design.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

If your question isn’t covered in the article, check the official Xiaomi documentation or contact the Mi Home app for support (Feedback section).Be aware that some features may differ depending on the regional headphone firmware.